How to make a belly dance coin scarf
DIY Basic Belly Dance Hip Scarf Pattern (with Tassels)
I’ve done all kinds of hip scarfs and overskirts tutorials over the years, but I’ve realized I don’t have a good, basic belly dance hip scarf pattern yet! So that’s what we’re going to make today. 🙂
This design is very basic, cute and versatile, and super easy to make!
In this video, you’ll see how to make this hip scarf and decorate it with tassels. Let’s get started!
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To make this belly dance hip scarf, you need:
Light to medium weight fabric – You need about 25cm (10in) of 150cm (59in) wide fabric.
Matching color thread
Decorative items – I’ll be using this cute tassel trim for this example, but you can use beaded tassels, fringe, embroidered tape, coins…. Whatever you like. I used about 3m of the trim. (You can find similar ones at the trimming section of a fabric store. Etsy has a lot of selection too.)
How to Make Basic Belly Dance Hip Scarf with Tassels
Basic Belly Dance Hip Scarf Pattern
First, take your fabric, and wrap it around your hips. Match up the excess fabric, and mark where the fabric meets with pins.
Place it on a flat surface, and fold it in half wrong sides together.
At the fold, from the top edge, measure 22cm (8 1/2in) and make a mark.
At the pins, measure 12cm (4 3/4in) and make a mark.
Connect these 2 points with a gentle curved line.
And extend the line horizontally, so the ends are 12cm (4 3/4in) wide.
At this point, measure the length from the pin to the end, and if it’s less than 30cm (12in), end the hip scarf 1cm (3/8in) away from the pins, and make separate ties underneath that are 30cm (12in) long or longer.
Cut along the outline. Alright, let’s start sewing!
Sew your hip scarf!
All we have to do is finish the raw edges.
If you’re using stretch fabric, fold 1cm (3/8in) from the edges towards the wrong side, and do a zigzag stitch. (Stretch fabric doesn’t fray, so if you’re going to hide the edges with trimming later, you don’t even have to finish it. It’s up to you.)
If you’re using lightweight woven fabric like I am here, you can do a narrow rolled hem or a simple zigzag stitch along the raw edges or use a serger.
If you have separate ties, place a tie and an end of the hip scarf right sides together, and do a straight stitch.
And your basic belly dance hip scarf is complete!
Decorate Your Belly Dance Hip Scarf
Be creative and decorate your hip scarf as you like!
Here, I placed the tassel trim along the top and put clips there. Same for the bottom edge.
I left the tie areas untouched because these areas will get pulled and tied and the tassels will get damaged easily.
And did a straight stitch at the top and bottom of the tape to secure these rows of tassels in place.
I also cut and sewed short pieces to decorate the ends of the hip scarf.
And you have your very own belly dance hip scarf! It’s super easy, so it’s a great idea to make a whole bunch for your troupe members too! You’ll feel awesome showing off your handmade hip scarf at your next class!
If you’re hooked on making hip scarves, I have lots of other ideas, so if you’re curious, have a look at these tutorials:
Hope you liked this DIY belly dance hip scarf pattern and tutorial, and if you did, please share this tutorial with your dancer and costumer friends!
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Thanks for reading, and keep sparkling!
P.
S. Pin this image on your hip scarf board 🙂
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DIY Fringe Hip Scarf for Belly Dance
by Mao on in DIY Belly Dance Costume Blog, Uncategorized • 4 Comments
As a belly dancer, you can’t have enough hip scarves. They are great for practice and of course for easy costuming!
So today I want to go back to basics and create this cute and simple fringe hip scarf. Let’s get started! 😀
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To make DIY fringe hip scarf, you need:
1yd (1m) light to medium weight fabric – I’m using some leftover fabric, and I actually don’t even have 1yd here.
But I’ll show you how you can make a hip scarf out of leftover fabric like this. Also, this is stretch fabric which makes this project even easier. You’ll see it in a minute.
2yd (2m) of fringe of your choice – I’m using 4in wide fringe.
2yd (2m) of about ⅜ in (1cm) wide ribbon
DIY Fringe Hip Scarf for belly dance
First, wrap your fabric around your hips and see how much fabric you need. This is how you can check if you have enough fabric if you are using leftover fabric. If the corners of your fabric touch, that’s the minimum amount you need. I can wrap this fabric around my hips and have an about 4in (10cm) overlap, which is just enough. If you have more, simply mark how much you need.
Place your fabric on a flat surface and have the top edge up. Fold it in half, or up to the point you marked.
From 1in (2.5cm) down from the corner, measure 45 degrees and extend the line until it meets the folded edge, and cut along the line.
If you don’t have a ruler like this, you can simply fold a corner of a paper to make a 45 degree angle.
Now what’s great about using stretch fabric is that it doesn’t fray. So you can leave all edges unfinished, which makes this project really easy. I wanted a little more finished edge at the top, so folded the top 1/2in (1cm) from the edge, and did a zigzag stitch. And I left other edges unfinished.
Then cut your ribbon in half, and fold all ends twice and sew or glue so they don’t fray.
Take one of them, place an end at the corner on the scarf right sides together, and do a straight stitch, and a top stitch to keep the ribbon in place. Or if you want to avoid sewing, you can glue on the ribbon to the corners of the scarf.
Repeat for the other side.
Now place your fringe around the edges, and do a zigzag stitch to sew it on. Again, you can glue this too, but after gluing, the fabric won’t stretch anymore, so just be mindful of that.
And that’s it! It’s super cute, and the scarf is wrapped around so it will fit different sizes.
It’s an easy costuming piece for troupes, so mix and match colours and designs and have fun!
And next week, I’ll show you how to make this gorgeous 25-yard tiered skirt which goes perfectly with this hip scarf for a gypsy or ATS style of belly dancing. I’m super excited about this skirt. So sign up for my newsletter and stay tuned!
Hope you liked this DIY fringe hip scarf, and if you did, please share this post with your dancer friends!
And if you want to make more belly dance costumes like an easy top and a circle skirt, sign up for my free email course, Belly Dance Costume Making 101 from the link below.
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Thanks for reading, and keep sparkling! 😀
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Belly dance loincloths: how to do it yourself
Today, belly dancing is gaining more and more popularity.
Many modern beauties want to learn this type of oriental art. There are many studios where oriental dance is taught. However, here the dancer's costume will play an important role. In order to choose it, you need to decide on the style. Colors need to be chosen not only so that they please the viewer, but also so that they suit you directly.
From the story
The traditional Arabic costume completely hides the dancer's body. He leaves only the feet, hands and face open. However, on stage, we see something completely different: the outfit consists only of a bodice, a belt and a skirt. The design of such ensembles was developed specifically for the girls to perform in the "cabaret". At the same time, the outfit was additionally decorated with glass beads, fringe and rhinestones.
The first months of training: how to dress?
Of course, the costumes of oriental dancers are beautiful and spectacular, but if you are just starting to practice this type of dance, then it is not necessary to immediately acquire something similar.
Remember that in the first months of training, your body will undergo numerous changes. The waist will become more elegant, fat deposits will disappear.
It is best to start learning belly dancing in breeches or leggings and a short T-shirt or top. Further, over time, it will be possible to purchase such elements of a dress for oriental dances, such as, for example, a belt with coins, the ringing of which will create additional motivation and good mood during training.
How to choose the right outfit for an oriental dance
Before choosing an outfit for a belly dance, you need to decide on the style. If you want a folklore costume, then it will need to display a traditional ensemble. If you are a fan of the style of rax el sharki, oriental and cabaret, then suits with tight skirts based on stretch are relevant today. For them, as a rule, complex-shaped figured loincloths are used, but many do without them at all. But in this case, it will be necessary to embroider the upper part of the skirt with a beaded fringe or monists.
Beautiful jewelry will be a great addition to the costume.
Before choosing a belly dance costume, you should consider where you are going to use it. Performing in front of an audience? At a dance competition? In a regular workout?
Remember that the image must be matched to the music and dance style. This also includes the choice of fabric for the outfit and its color.
Dance shoes
What kind of shoes can I choose for oriental dancing? Historically, oriental belly dance is danced barefoot. This emphasizes that the connection of the dancer with the Earth is inextricable and permanent.
However, if for some reason you can't or just don't want to perform barefoot, you can wear shoes, ballet flats or just socks. For a performance, shoes are chosen to match the color of the suit: if it uses silver or gold tones, then the shoes must be made in a similar shade.
Loincloths: photos, ideas and decor
Oriental dancers often use various accessories and paraphernalia for dancing.
These can be shawls and scarves, a loincloth, a veil, a saber, a candelabra, a cane and other accessories. It is they who give the room originality and zest.
Belly dance loincloths and belts are a special detail of the oriental costume. Since the belt must sit tightly on the hips during the dance, not twist or lose its shape, it is made of dense fabric, which is sewn to a soft and elastic base. The loincloths are embroidered with sequins, beads, beads, and their bottom is decorated with monists or fringe. When the dancer moves her hips, the monista and fringe tinkle and vibrate rhythmically, capturing all the viewer's attention.
Oriental dance belt: fabric, decorations. Is it possible to do it yourself?
Judging by the classical canons, one of the essential elements of an oriental dance costume is a scarf, belt or loincloth. A girl can decorate it with coins or beads, and most often both are used at the same time. During the performance of the dance, they gently ring to the beat of the dancer's movements, creating a feeling of peace and magic of the eastern night.
Oriental dance loincloths are the final and complementary touch to your look.
How to use a belly dance loincloth? Elementary: you just need to tie it around your belt. If you decide to make a belly dance scarf yourself, then you should carefully consider its shape, decor and choice of fabric.
Colors can be varied: red, blue, yellow, green and others. You can choose a belt for belly dancing in the color of the costume, or you can choose a contrasting shade - this choice is solely for the dancer!
Remember that belts of different sizes behave differently during dance moves. As a rule, the length and width of the product do not exceed one meter.
You can sew a simple scarf with almost no decorations, or you can create a richly decorated belt with lots of sequins, fringes and monists. Additional elements of the costume usually behave very beautifully during the execution of dance movements, bringing entertainment to it and captivating the viewer.
The shapes possible for the loincloth are different: it can be a circle, a rectangle, a semicircle or a triangle.
